SHAN

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Shan

Shan is a British surname of uncertain origin and meaning. It is believed to have several possible sources, including:

Irish Origin: In Ireland, "Shan" is thought to be an anglicisation of the Gaelic surname "Ó Seáin", meaning "descendant of Seán". Seán is an Irish form of the name John.
Chinese Origin: As China has a significant presence in the UK, the surname "Shan" could also be of Chinese origin. In Chinese, "Shan" can mean mountain or hill.
Indian Origin: Additionally, "Shan" is a name of Indian origin and is used as both a given name and a surname.

The surname "Shan" has diverse cultural roots due to the history of immigration and intercultural relationships in Britain. Individuals with the surname "Shan" can be found throughout the United Kingdom and may have various ancestral backgrounds.

There are approximately 862 people named Shan in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,296th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Shan.

Region of origin: Asia

Country of origin: Pakistan

Religion of origin: Muslim

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Ali
Darren
David
Faisal
Imran
James
Majid
Mohammad
Mohammed
Naveed
Sajid
Syed
Waseem
Zafar

Female

Anisa
Cherie
Debra
Margaret
Nazia
Noreen
Nosheen
Robina
Sarah
Shabnam
Shazia
Sughra
Zahra
Zara

Similar and related surnames

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